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Router technology has come a long way since the WRT54G made custom firmware famous. Here’s how Wireless-G, Wireless-N, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 compare — and why modern router firmware now matters as much as wireless speed.

Learn the meaning and fundamentals of Point to Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) and discover how to use it with popular VPN providers.

Use a DD-WRT Router and your 4G/5G MiFi Mobile Hotspot to make a wireless extender, repeater, or repeater bridge to connect your whole house!

As part of our DD-WRT FAQ, learn what’s the difference between Client Bridge & Wireless Repeater modes in DD-WRT open-source firmware?

Your smart TV or FireStick might ask you to update its firmware, but what does that mean? Discover how firmware is different from software, and how it can help you secure your home network.

Sick of Netflix buffering due to ISPs like Verizon throttling you? Find out how to stop it!

Is Netflix Trying to Block VPN Services? An in-depth report what changed, why, and how to optimize your Netflix experience.

Find the best routers to use with HideMyAss OpenVPN or other VPN protocols at FlashRouters.

FlashRouters answers the question: can you flash DD-WRT on a DSL, ADSL or VDSL modem router combination to use with VPN?

beIN Sports is a major player in worldwide sports coverage. Find out where is BeIN available and how can you access it from any country.

Learn the Advantages of Smart DNS Proxy, the latest officially supported service for unblocking content from FlashRouters.

Use a Three Router Setup to access blocked content from two separate like the US & the UK from the same location.

Learn how SmartDNS diferes from VPN Service plus how to use a SmartDNS service on a DD-WRT router.

This is part of a continuing series discussing the added benefits of using a rou…

Q: When do I need a router with more memory? What are the benefits of having mor…